TRUMP HALTS SWEEPING RUSSIA SANCTIONS DAYS BEFORE THEY TAKE EFFECT , CITING US NATIONAL INTEREST

What happened: Trump signed an executive order on Oct. 16 suspending sweeping Russia sanctions and tariffs two days before they were due to take effect, citing US national interests and waiving provisions of the Graham Act. Key numbers: 500% tariff on Russian imports suspended; 100% duties on the five largest buyers of Why it matters: The waiver shields major Russian energy customers, potentially including China and India, from new US trade penalties while it remains in effect. Lawmakers from both parties criticized the move, and the order sets no timetable for restoring the measures. Coverage: 6 outlets in 24h

Trump signed an executive order on Oct. 16 suspending sweeping Russia sanctions and tariffs two days before they were due to take effect, citing US national interests and waiving provisions of the Graham Act.

The waiver shields major Russian energy customers, potentially including China and India, from new US trade penalties while it remains in effect. Lawmakers from both parties criticized the move, and the order sets no timetable for restoring the measures.